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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The French 75 cocktail was originally created at the New York Bar in Paris in 1915. The combination of gin, lemon juice, Champagne, and sugar was said to have a kick like a French 75mm field gin. Serve with straws. Ingredients:
2 fluid ounces lemon juice |
2 fluid ounces gin |
2 teaspoons simple syrup |
1 cup ice cubes |
4 fluid ounces chilled champagne |
1 lemon or orange slice for garnish |
1 maraschino cherry for garnish |
Directions:
1. Combine lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup in a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, fill with Champagne, and stir. 2. Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry. |
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